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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,005.20, 27,007.80 and 15,866.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,005.20, 27,007.80 and 15,866.80 is: 23,800.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,005.20 : 27,007.80 = 15,866.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,005.20/27,007.80 = 15,866.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,005.20x = 27,007.80 × 15,866.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,005.20x = 428,527,361.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,527,361.04/18,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,800.20

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